10+ hour, 23+ min ago   (492+ words) The Blue Hen is the state bird of Delaware. While they aren't classified as flightless birds, Blue Hens are capable of fluttering wings and taking off for short distances. They may not be flying to the top of a building,…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago   (612+ words) Would you book a vacation so you could spend a week at Slaughter Beach? Or hope to buy a home near Murderkill River? One might find it strange that Delaware, celebrated for beach tourism, hasn't scared off visitors with its…...

10+ hour, 9+ min ago   (123+ words) Barclay, MD – EF-1 The National Weather Service documented a 0.5-mile tornado track west of Barclay on Aug. 20, 2026. Marydel, DE – EF-1 The National Weather Service surveyed a 1.33-mile EF-1 tornado track near Marydel on Aug. 20, 2026. Peak winds were estimated at 90 to 100 mph,…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (211+ words) Every year, the initiative responds to the harsh reality that women fleeing abuse, violence, or severe hardship often leave with only what they can carry. By collecting and stocking everyday essentials—ranging from hand sanitizer and feminine care products to…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (433+ words) Two earthquakes were documented over a 25-hour period in western North Carolina, and witnesses have reported feeling shaking in both cases, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first quake was around 7:30 a.m. Saturday near Canton, and the second came just before…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (393+ words) A nonprofit organization will soon give one of Wilmington's most unique buildings a new purpose. After years as a tiki bar and entertainment venue, the building that once housed The Sorrow Drowner is slated to get new life benefiting the…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (294+ words) Alicia Mitchell, owner of The Kitchen Sink restaurant in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District, said she’s facing a series of challenges with her business. As a result, the coming weeks are crucial to keeping the restaurant open. “We are struggling, like…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (400+ words) North Carolina farmers, manufacturers and consumers could soon feel the effects of a trade war between the United States and Canada. The United States imposed a 50% tariff Saturday on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including items like liquor, plywood…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (550+ words) The Delaware history column features excerpts from The News Journal archives including The Morning News and The Evening Journal. See the archives at delawareonline.com. "Virtually 100 percent of the state has driven over it, but probably less than 1 percent has…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (717+ words) Costs for capital improvements this year are $18 million less than anticipated, Delaware County officials reported this week. County Chief Financial Officer Kelly Diaz explained that the capital budget is the financial plan for how the county will maintain its 85 facilities…...